A look at five interesting personal finance posts from other bloggers around the web. This week: making corsages out of denim, catching mice with beer, the ABCs of contracts, making free phone calls, and check yourself before you wreck your electronics.

[Tipnut] Denim is damn near indestructible. So when you’ve worn out your pants, you can make everything from slippers to potholders to even corsages. Best of all, these ideas come with step-by-step instructions.

[Wise Bread] Turns out cockroaches like beer. So do mice and fruit flies. Here’s how to use the beverage to lure and kill them. Of course, that means less for you to drink. But life is all about trade-offs.

[The Consumerist] Don’t believe a retailer’s words. Check its numbers – as in model numbers. “At minimum, check the manufacturer’s site to see what specifications they list for the item. A few minutes of due diligence can save you hours of aggravation.”

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